Health and Fitness
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Hoverboards crash holiday fun
Jan 04, 2016 5:00 am - Zoooooooooooom, crash. Was that the sound of the idea of holiday fun hitting the reality of riding a popular, but tricky, present this year? We should have seen this com...
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Live to 100? You may have it in your genes
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Researcher thinks certain drugs might slow aging
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Being able to handle stress might help you become a centenarian
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Ten tips for keeping New Year's fitness resolutionsJan 03, 2016 10:00 pm - • Hire a personal trainer. A trainer will educate you on the necessary steps to reach your goals. • Pick one "specific" and "realistic" goal. Be smart about setting you...
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How to make New Year's workout resolutions stickJan 03, 2016 10:00 pm - To motivate herself to work out regularly, Judy Petersen maintains a simple philosophy. "If you don't move it, you lose it," said Petersen, 62. She tries to exercise at ...
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Healthy West Chicago seeks new directorJan 03, 2016 6:30 am - Community leaders have agreed to hire a director for Healthy West Chicago in hopes of growing and strengthening efforts to make the city healthy. A request for applicati...
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Your health: What to ask before joining a health clubJan 03, 2016 6:00 am - What to ask before joining a health club Is your New Year's resolution to get healthier? Then, you might be considering joining a health club. “It's a fact that abo...
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Several treatment options can ease upset stomachJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - Q: I've been taking PPIs for years to treat my heartburn. Now I hear they might increase my risk for a heart attack. Should I stop taking them? A: Proton pump inhibitors...
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New year for fitnessJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - The Arlington Heights Park District kicked off the new year in a healthy way with a fitness expo at Camelot Park Saturday. ...